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After eight years and more than 3 million downloads, Chelsea Shaffer is handing The Score’s reins to the Team Roping Journal’s newest hire, Calli Montague.
Montague, known to most as “Frank’s daughter,” grew up with a rope in her hand and engulfed in the world of team roping from the beginning. A South Texas native who now calls the Texas Panhandle home, Montague came up through West Texas A&M before landing in the American Quarter Horse Association communications department.
She spent years waiting for her shot at Team Roping Journal, even after getting told she wasn’t ready the first time she asked. She listened, got to work, and came back when another opportunity presented itself in the spring of 2025.
On this episode, Shaffer and Montague sit down for a proper introduction before officially passing the torch. Montague opens up about growing up going to ProRodeos, having a front-row seat to the early 2000s team roping scene, and how she found her way from a communications job to covering jackpots and rodeos full time. She talks about the weekend jackpot crowd and what being a part of it means to her career, how special it is to tell the stories of the ones entering every weekend, and just how much she loves team roping—and talking.
The TRJ ladies also dig into what the next chapter of The Score looks like, including Montague’s plans to dig into the existing archives, shine a light on the weekend warriors and build the kind of relationships where guys call her first when something happens instead of the other way around.
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Join us as we feature artist Maria D’Angelo, creator of the Equine Affaire 2026 signature artwork 'Colors of the Night,' and horseman, author, and mounted shooting clinician Craig McCoskery as he previews his upcoming clinic at this fall’s event.
Horses in the Morning Episode 3976 - Show Notes & Links:
Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Glenn the Geek
Title Sponsor: Equine Affaire and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
Guest: Maria D’Angelo | Website | Facebook
Guest: Craig McCoskery | Bay State Bandits
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TIMESTAMPS:
02:15 - 2026 Equine Affair plans
04:20 - Allison’s NYC & Met trip
08:50 - MA tickets & Fantasia dates
10:02 - Artist Maria DeAngelo
15:31 - Maria’s art process & subjects
23:11 - “Colors of the Night” artwork
29:32 - Mounted shooter Craig
32:46 - Discovering mounted shooting
39:02 - Clinics & desensitizing horses
47:10 - “The Power of Heart” book

For more than 40 years, Schaefer Outfitter has represented the grit, values, and traditions of the American West. What started with a need for better gear for working ranchers evolved into a beloved western brand with an incredibly loyal following. In this episode of Wisdom by WESA, Jason Smith shares the story behind Schaefer's enduring success, the lessons learned from generations of western customers, and why preserving western heritage matters now more than ever.
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Hosts: Jennifer Hebert, Morgan Nicole Zipperlen
Contact: Sophia Jagella, WESA Marketing Specialist
Guest: Jason Smith, CEO & President Schaefer’s Outfitter - Website | Instagram

Today, the incredible Maggie Lupkeson swings by to introduce us to America's rare and majestic "gentle giants," the American Cream Draft Horse! Then, Jamie brings us an Amigo update, and we dive into "This Day in Equine History" to relive the Battle of Waterloo alongside the legendary and fiery stallion, Copenhagen. All that, plus a dose of the weird news—Listen in!
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3975 – Show Notes and Links:
Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Title Sponsor: Chewy Equine
Picture Credit: Maggie Lupkes
Guest: Maggie Lupkes on the American Cream Draft Horse
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Time Stamps:
04:07 - World Cup fans & matches chat
07:09 - Screwworm outbreak update
10:08 - Daily Whinnies
12:17 - Amigo training & first canter update
19:06 - Gopher “turtle” vs tortoise & naming Sheldon
24:47 - American Cream Draft Horse
37:59 - Equestrian history
42:02 - Weird News segment

Korbin Rice grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico roping calves with his brother. By his freshman year of high school, they'd switched to team roping full time. By his senior year, he'd made up his mind to rodeo for a living—even though nobody in his family had ever done it.
His rookie year, he and Caleb Hendricks drove everywhere. One horse apiece, never got on a plane. He figured out the entering as he went, and eventually landed at Chad Masters' place in Lipan and the rest was history. From Masters came Papa Rock, the sorrel that Rice owes most of his big wins to over these last few years.
He was crowned the 2026 RodeoHouston champion with Cooper Freeman, won the Ariat WSTR Finale Open with Jake Edwards back in 2024, and is now sitting No. 1 in the world on the head side with $101,329 won so far.
Korbin Rice is a name you ought to write down and remember, we have a feeling he isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
Check out this episode to hear his story.
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This episode is brought to you by The Dead Horse Ranch. The Dead Horse Ranch is an elite equine facility located outside of Santa Fe, NM. The property sprawls over +\- 6,100 acres and includes multiple houses, over 100 horse stalls, an indoor arena and multiple outdoor riding areas. This unique ranch is turnkey and offers usability as well as upscale luxury. The Dead Horse Ranch is proudly offered for sale by Michael Gregory Jr. Real Estate. To see more visit thedeadhorseranch.com